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Tip 1
Try not to design curbs
that approach buttresses at an angle. "Hinge bind" may
occur, restricting the swing of the door.
Instead,
design curbs so that they approach buttresses at a
90-degree angle.
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Tip 2
Very tall steam shower
openings may require a secondary piece of glass
(transom), or the soffit can be framed lower to fill the
gap.
Framed doors over 78" tall require transoms.
3/8" Frameless doors over 84" tall require transoms.
1/2" Frameless doors over 96" require transoms.
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Tip 3
Follow these guidelines to
ensure proper drainage and avoid future problems.
Pitch seats to shed water. Install pans below seats.
Pitch curbs INTO the enclosure to allow drainage. (See
tip 4)
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Tip 4
The wall on which you would
like to mount a hinged shower door should have wood
studs or "blocking" behind it. If metal studs were used
in the original construction of the wall, wood studs
should be added at location of hinges. If we are unable
to locate wood at time of installation we have a variety
of anchors that will work. However, this is not the best
method and some door sag may occur over time, requiring
adjustment.
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Tip 5
Curb Pitch Guidelines:
Over-pitched curb (top right) causes door gaskets to
bind or chafe, resulting in premature wear.
Ideal
curb (bottom right) for shedding water back towards the
shower drain is pitched between 3/8" and 1/2".
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Tip 5 (cont.)
Curb Pitch Guidelines:
Over-pitched curb (top right) causes door gaskets to
bind or chafe, resulting in premature wear.
Ideal
curb (bottom right) for shedding water back towards the
shower drain is pitched between 3/8" and 1/2".
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Tip 6
When building a shower with
angles other than 90-degrees, use 135-degree angles
whenever possible.
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Tip 7
Shower soffits must plumb
down precisely to the footprint of the lower curbs.
Failure to address this issue will produce disappointing
results.
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Tip 8
Never position body sprays
opposite an enclosure door or other opening.
Always
position body sprays so that they are directed towards
tiled walls.
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Tip 9
Tempered glass panels
cannot be manufactured in dimensions less than 4"
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Tip 10
If you are planning a
frameless enclosure, DO NOT use raised, decorative tile
on ANY part of the door swing area.
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Tip 11
GLASS TILES ARE FRAGILE!
While we use the best tools and take every precaution,
drilling necessary during the installation process may
result in cracked tile at your risk. Try to avoid
placing glass tiles in the areas where shower door
hinges will be attached.
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Tip 12
Overhangs near door
closings create PROBLEM GAPS, resulting in unsightly
fillers or the need to cut a notch in your granite,
marble or other surface.
Please mount the top of
seats and knee walls flush with the sides.
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Tip 13
The face of any rise where
a swing door closes should be perfectly plumb...
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